Man Afflictions

Erectile Dysfunction Risk Factors

Erectile Dysfunction Risk Factors

Erecticle Dysfunction: Had Any Phenomenal Hard-ons Lately?

Just like how the church avoids topics on child abuse or how women think it is inappropriate to discuss about yeast infection of the vagina, men do not talk about impotence. Also known as erectile dysfunction, impotence is generally considered to be shameful and has been a topic subjected to the culture of silence. How do you characterize impotence/ erectile dysfunction? Its hallmark symptom is the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis that is sufficient to pleasure the opposite sex during sexual intercourse. To have an erection, one is required to have normal, integrative functions of the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and brain. Impotence, contrary to what many think, is not just a physiological problem, it is a psychological one too. 

In many cultures, the ability to spread one’s seed is closely associated to success, masculinity and potency. An inability to do so renders the man useless in the eyes of such communities. How society view impotence says a lot about how the very same people view masculinity, its responsibility and their depth of understanding on coitus and its causes and remedies (which really is quite limited). Impotence isn’t a disease. It isn’t a joke either. It’s not cause of bad luck and it definitely isn’t life’s greatest tragedy. Impotence is experienced by 150 million men worldwide. According to surveys, one in ten men is bound to experience impotency at some point of their lives. So, really, there’s nothing to be shame about. The man sitting in the next office is probably experiencing the same thing as you are.

Erection is a hydraulic mechanism that allows the blood being channeled into the penis and being maintained there. As with a functional reproductive male organ, obtaining full erections at times, such as during sleep is normal. However, the dearth of nocturnal hard-ons certainly does not imply the opposite. After all, not every male body is the same, they function differently and not every man experiences wet dreams. Another underlying condition associated with erectile dysfunction is vascular disease which causes lazy erections where are not rigid or full or are lost quickly than expected. Arteriosclerosis is the hardening and narrowing of the arteries causing the reduction of blood flow throughout the body. Tied closely to age, it accounts for 50 to 60 percent of impotence in men above 60. Risk factors include diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. Smoking can lead to any of the aforementioned risk factors and is thus considered to be the most significant risk factor for impotence in the case of arteriosclerosis.

Diseases that affects the testicles and pituitary glands may decrease testosterone levels which will eventually lead to impotence, this known as hypogonadism. That aside, drugs, hormone disorders, pelvic trauma, surgery, radiation therapy can contribute to impotence. What many do not know is that over 200 commonly prescribed drugs, a number of over-the-counter medications can lead to impotence. These include drugs for high blood pressure, heart medications, antidepressants, tranquilizers and sedatives. Alcohol may affect the nervous system and is frequently associated to erectile dysfunction.

ED risk factors? Med input?

what are the risk factors for ED? Does damage to the skin and possibly nerves of the penis really a huge risk factor for ED? Or are well all at a risk for it:

The two main causes of ED are nerve damage, and vascular problems.. meaning the veins and arteries.

Some things that are causes aside, are medications that a person takes that have a down effect on sex drive, or the body function of it, like most antidepressants, mood elevators, and tranquilizers. Many drugs serve their intended purpose, but they do more than bargained for!…side effects!
The body needs to be functioning top notch, with almost no interfering factors to have good sexual function.

Sex isn’t a simple function in males or females, and Dudes feel really bad, because….bottom line… the success of the intimate life….meaning “making love” and no phony baloney about intimacy definition!, falls primarily on his shoulders!

Another is a disease such as Diabetes which bumps blood sugar and insulin that plays a big part in sexual function.
Diabetes also effects the circulatory system, which again contributes to ED!

If a Dude starts to experience ED, he shoud see a doctor, because it may have nothing to do directly with his ability to perform sexually, but it could mean that some other health issue is going on.

Hope that helps
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